Friday 16 November 2012

More About Children's Percussion Instruments

By Tyrone Buckler


There are many types of children's percussion instruments in the market. With respect to the age of a child the items are also scaled in designs to fit the hands of a child. Whether one is looking for items for play at home or in group programs at school the range is wide and items come in colorful collections.

At the same time if a child is learning music lessons in school, you will find them being more interested in higher or more challenging gadgets. For example if a 3 years old child loves to blow a mouth-organ, an 8 years child might have developed more interest in using gadgets like the piano which differs from the mouth-organ but employs the same principles in making melodies.

The market offers numerous forms of such gadgets made to suit the age and purpose of play. A wide range of products are available that are convenient for use by infants as well as babies of school going age. There are those items that can fit to be used for educational purposes in schools, which in turn helps teachers to encourage babies explore in musical lessons as well as grow with a better understanding of social skills. An example of such gadgets are the rhythm sticks.

The various categories of children's xylophone include those that can produce sounds through striking or drumming. Others can be used through thumping like the jingles. Yet there are others which have to be shaken in order to produce their attractions. In all these categories we will find also various designs and size to suit the diverse need in consumer varieties.

All percussion items have hidden advantages when children use them. Since they involve drumming, striking, hitting, shaking or thumping thus in turn becomes like muscle exercises for the baby. The more vigorous a child shakes a racket tambourine for example, the louder the sounds produced and the more the physical exercise for the child. So playing with these instruments gives a child double benefit.

Choosing appropriate play instruments befitting the changes in the age of the child will empower them to grasp the subsequent challenges in life. The most important factor to consider is the safety of the child. If for example a percussion instrument is broken and spills the pellets then throw it away and replace it to avoid dangerous outcomes as the child might swallow the pellets.

We also have the chime sets. These normally produce lullaby sounds and have been very effective to lure babies to sleep. Many parents would hang chimes over the bed thus producing sweet melodies when they swing lightly. Children's percussion instruments also help in the mind development of a child.




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